Desert Camouflage - How to Apply Camo and Use Evasion Techniques!

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Desert Camouflage! Using improvised methods for concealment and camouflage, evasion techniques, applying camouflage face paint, maximizing clothing, counter-tracking, and using improvised concealment techniques to break up the human outline results in solid camouflage to remain undetected. Enjoy!
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@Bolverkr13 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the dedication. We can’t smell you, but you still rubbed yourself with deer crap. Shows you care

@rdaugherty52 3 жыл бұрын

Being somewhat an artist I can comment on effective camouflage from 20yds away you will have a dark silhouette looking behind you you see a lot of light colors I once saw a German sniper which had some white dime size spots all over his face he completely blended in changed the way I put camo on try some dots or inch long white color slash marks all over and you will blend in better.

@bradhartliep879 2 жыл бұрын

He's doing what he was trained to do w/ army/marine camo pat application training - it hasn't kept up with the Multicam level of camoflauge design with more than three colors - dark brown or dark green on the high "reflective" spots, light green or light tan on the shadowed / concave spots .. too much dk brown and dk green [ they are almost the exact same shade ] and not enough yellow/tan/lt green .. not too many camo compacs have white - but the "white spots" can be created using the tan/yellow or a much lighter green - a bit on a fingertip and just touch your face with a twist creates a "blob" .. try to copy roughly the multicam/OCP/MTP pattern - less dark brown/dark green more light green and tan .. add more color choices to your camo stick / camo compac .. maybe add an autumn orange camo paint [lightly used in woodland] .. two shades of green, light and medium instead of dark, two shades of brown, dark and sand, a light yellow tan, white for winter, a pinkish tan for desert, a pale cactus green .. paint one eye brow ridge one color / pattern .. paint the other eye brow ridge a different color / pattern .. same with the cheeks .. dk brown / light green on one eye brow ridge .. dk green / light tan on the opposite eye brow ridge .. more and smaller splotches .. less broad strokes .. tiger striping works if you blend the colors and make the stripes "shorter" and more "jagged" .. high ridges can haved splotches of light color mixed in with the dark color .. depressions can have splotches of dark color mixed in with the light color .. again, when it comes to face and hand paint, move away from "woodland camo" [ unless you are in heavy Canada/Europe-type thick dark woodland ] and go for something closer to "OCP" / "multicam" .. lighter greens and tans will blend in with darker forest greens and browns ..

@mytoolz Жыл бұрын

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@mxdirtcarver9203 2 жыл бұрын

He is so good, he completely camouflaged the DESERT! The sand and tumble weeds were never to be seen.

@thaddeusmikolajczyk9055 3 жыл бұрын

Great info it has been awhile since I went to military training. I am a Vietnam vet I wish I had better training back then like you demonstrated. Thank you.

@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@joeday4498 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. So much more information than I expected. Having never served (regrettably), this information is mind blowing. Yet it's stuff I truly want to learn. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

@maryhairy1 3 жыл бұрын

Things learnt are never wasted. Thx!

@achange999 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't be happier that I found your channel. Thank you for your service and all the tips.

@jeffmcgovern5674 3 жыл бұрын

This video is pretty awesome! Can you do one on camouflage in woodland or snowy environments in the future. Thank you for these!

@johnsavage7507 2 жыл бұрын

I live in the Sonoran desert. Would love to se more desert sirvival stuff.

@happiestman978 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great video!

@RecklessRick 3 жыл бұрын

Great Vid many thanks

@dougcallahan171 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@joe_d8471 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a year old video BUT I still must convey that the information contained within is absolutely top notch. Civilians hopefully will see and study the skills you can safely share publicly and it may be day save their life.

@zirconindustries 3 жыл бұрын

nice course......😎🌴☕

@ShihabdeentheCyclist 3 жыл бұрын

Please upload a video about camouflage with natural materials if we don't get any camouflage sticks or facepaint

@ericbrenus2842 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning, 08.05 h morning in France. Really effective camo i used since 1985 "French Paratroops Commandos" and after in Croatian SF during war time 1991/95. Ennemies see only the flash from your rifle when you shoot at 50 meters, i know it really well because in 1994 it was a big confusion during war action battle in one forest in Bosna, our ennemies were exactly like us, same camo uniforms "US Army Woodland style"... so we've got to use reds and whites stripes on our left and right arms to reconize.

@johnbates8964 3 жыл бұрын

OUTSTANDING TUTORIAL!

@tcole5603 3 жыл бұрын

This is outstanding info! Glad I found this channel!

@davepoole5582 3 жыл бұрын

Some great pointers you often forget.

@williamneal7210 2 жыл бұрын

Back in the mid to late 70s I had a hunting buddy back in Texas (we were teens still) who made a really easy homemade Ghillie Suit before the Ghillie Suit even existed. When we went scouting just before deer season he'd bring a sheet of burlap material he made into a poncho. When we found the area we wanted to set up in he would take a can of spray adhesive, spray the burlap poncho down, and then drop it on the ground (leaf strewn like I see in this video) and rake leaves and dirt on top. We'd grab some lunch and in an hour or so, he'd dig out the poncho, and with the local leaves, sticks and dirt firmly glued to it (and it was still flexible) he had an amazing 3D camo poncho that fit the local terrain exactly. One thing he would note, the adhesive usually glued ticks, ants and things in place but if you decide to use Spanish Moss (that made a great cover for our rifles using a similar process), only use the stuff on the ground because the moss on the trees was full of red bugs.

@grumpyuncle. 3 жыл бұрын

Cool stuff! Thank you for making these videos.

@mathewhenderson5757 3 жыл бұрын

Solid video. Great content for the community. Excellent period of instruction

@cindyjean3208 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great video... I really appreciate that you show what to do, explaining in detail and then telling why... That’s why you’re my favorite teacher of survival.. I’m learning from and enjoying your channel very much... To show how well you’ve camouflaged yourself... no smiles allowed or you give away your location. that’s for sure and certain ~or do you want to camouflage your pearly whites...? 😁

@TheDsgrant79 3 жыл бұрын

Why is this so calming and soothing for me? #ASMR

@imying72 2 жыл бұрын

This is quickly becoming my favorite channel.

@garyjohnson4608 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video, as always !!!!!

@wazza2903 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, second time this week I've seen a video that mentions reading spore, very interesting. Thanks for the video 👍🏻🍻🇦🇺

@bowdrillaz 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏🏻 Thanks for sharing! Do you like the multicamo? It appears so bright.

@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft 3 жыл бұрын

The scorpion or OCP camo is bright and will fade with age which is nice, making it a little better for field work, but it tends to break down very quickly.

@improvisedpreparedness4682 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Love the tip with the socks.

@danielreel2038 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going for the EIB rn in fort bliss and this has helped a lot! Thank you!

@bryanjaeck4828 3 жыл бұрын

Actually a good video with information, good speed, good job on covering the topic.

@Trish-yp5cb 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was eye opening for this ex Air Force desk jocky. Lots of useful info which is what I really like from yours channel!!

@cardiacbob 2 жыл бұрын

Love it. I used to teach this stuff!

@tramontane3239 3 жыл бұрын

Gray is best color for all environments, gray wool for less shine. Best camo out there is Bobcat. The basics so well articulated here in this video is that shadow areas get light paint, light areas get dark paint. Vertical lines on face like nose ridge should get horizontal paint strokes. Many animals like deer are opposite of what lighting is, so when light comes from above, the top of animal toward sky is dark, and where shadow is likely to be as a result of light direction comes from above, shadow under the animals body their camo is light. For hunting i match color to shadow areas and not plant color in sunlight, sunlight not the place to be anyway. Animals are not green.

@johnnybushman651 2 жыл бұрын

Good information,thanks . Been watching your older videos and I have enjoyed them all.

@brianazz 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent content - enjoyed the video!

@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@raxneff 3 жыл бұрын

@Ranger Survival and Field Craft Thanks a lot! I have begged you for it for a long time. Now I have it. I will definitely recommend it to others! (Was mountaineering the last days so I couldn't watch it)

@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft 3 жыл бұрын

Raxneff Nextnerf No problem! I’ve been meaning to do it for a while and it definitely got me focused!! Thanks!

@marksadventures3889 2 жыл бұрын

If I were out to camouflage myself I'd be wearing DPM or MTP clothing, gloves and a boonie with scrim to block out my head pattern or any shape. I might use the war paint for exposed skin. The blend is according to your theatre - depending on the desert, I'd be using dusky pink and yellow ochre with white and orange. Always remember unless suitably attired you can't hide from thermal imaging drone technology - break up shapes.

@johnnybeanz1296 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Thanks

@alphapatriot8405 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thnxs 4 uploading & sharing

@guygardner7156 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your site. Thank you for sharing your skills

@tacticalhomestead 3 жыл бұрын

prickly pears and pine trees. sir I believe you are near my AO.

@concretecowboy4212 3 жыл бұрын

Well done ❗

@denniscarter483 3 жыл бұрын

Good lessons I hope we never have to use.

@terrycallaghan8269 3 жыл бұрын

Ok you got this navy guy what is a natural line of drift. Also one that really stands out is the whites of the eye, at the end of the video they just popped. Any suggestions?

@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft 3 жыл бұрын

Natural lines of drift = paths of least resistance. Those paths over or around obstacles or brush humans and animals take.

@jeffmcgovern5674 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same about the eyes but I guess if someone is close enough to see the white of your eyes, you have other issues to worry about, haha.

@Grissom_Outdoors 2 жыл бұрын

One thing you didn’t mention when talking about reducing odors is evergreen. (I’ve not served so this is not advice this is question) is there a reason you left that out bc if I was reducing odors that’s the first thing I would have thought of and I’m just curious is there was a reason for leaving it out. Thanks

@granstaffjohn 2 жыл бұрын

Amongst the pathfinder crew you stand out amongst them man. Good stuff

@oprophetisfake9482 2 жыл бұрын

Great information!

@Escumbuit77 2 жыл бұрын

Very good instructions, thanks :-)

@i_am_a_freespirit 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, great Video thank you very much.

@PhantomKobra Жыл бұрын

Hey those fruits are named Tunas here, and the cactus is named nopal, if you want a good pigment from nopal seek for a plague of it named cochinilla

@melvinhowell5469 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sir!

@rzalez8537 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a preference of sniper veil, shemagh, or some other utility cloth?

@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft 3 жыл бұрын

r zalez I prefer the sniper veil for this purpose. I do often carry both a veil and a shemagh.

@Cybernaut551 2 жыл бұрын

Your skills are like Chewbacca. Superb!

@concretecowboy4212 3 жыл бұрын

As u used the sock some use carpet

@garydeike734 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, My favorite channel. Be nice to see your videos done in the Sierras too.

@mikewilliams1921 2 жыл бұрын

Damn good

@migueltorres8925 5 ай бұрын

Job well done

@veliborrodic9574 3 жыл бұрын

Good video,can you film more countertracking methods in woods?

@a45456565 3 ай бұрын

Thank you😺

@concretecowboy4212 3 жыл бұрын

👍✌ 💯 🇺🇸

@iangardener3464 3 жыл бұрын

on what planet is forest a desert?

@a.m.4176 8 ай бұрын

in the area 2 hours (drive) north of Phoenix, AZ by Flagstaff. primarily west, southeast and south of fFagstaff. also west of Cheyenne, WY. these areas all have scrub pines and small trees, particularly if there is water in a gully nearby. they are essentially 'alpine' deserts. eastern oregon north, east and south of Bend, OR also. commonly referred to as "high' desert due to elevation.

@B-leafer 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing how fast and effective charcoal is...wow.

@sumitd500 5 ай бұрын

Nice👍🏼

@timnates 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a spoof on Somebody's Corner!!

@MichaelR58 2 жыл бұрын

Good video , thanks for sharing , God bless !

@MachineRot 3 жыл бұрын

I am not loosing another game of hide and go seek

@WorldSurvivalist 2 жыл бұрын

What's interesting is this is the very opposite of what you are trained to do in thr British army. This would actually be issued as an example of too much.

@Mega1234rt 2 жыл бұрын

Really? If this is "too much", where does the British army stop and say "good enough"?

@Jaden48108 3 жыл бұрын

Sock trick. Nice.

@jintarokensei3308 2 жыл бұрын

Camouflage too good, I only heard voiceover nobody was in the video....

@alexrims1892 11 ай бұрын

Мужик, ты сделал отличное видео! Очень интересно про носки на обувь, нужно будет попробовать этот трюк.

@MRKetter81 Жыл бұрын

Who knew men have makeup tutorials too? Love the vids! Great advice

@RustBrand777 10 ай бұрын

0:53 uh oh. Looks like your cancelled now.(kidding)

@irfanahmed9112 3 жыл бұрын

This forest nt desert area😲

@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft 3 жыл бұрын

This forest is about 6000 to 10000 feet in elevation. There are cactus 🌵 every where and if one travel east from here and lower in elevation it turns into a desert!

@glynnellis5050 Жыл бұрын

Andrew, Thank you for all of your videos. I greatly appreciate them. One suggestion after living 33 years in Arizona. Prickly Pear fruit have small individual clusters of short and very fine needles. Not visible except by close inspection, by then it is already in your hand. They are are very difficult to remove. I have seen people try to remove them with their teeth. Now they are stuck in your lips. The best way to remove these needles is to first use a sharp stick and puncture the top of the fruit and remove it from the cactus. Then use a lighter to burn the needles off the fruit. These fruits are also edible and were a staple in the Native Americans diet. Many of the other needles found on abundant varieties of desert plants can be removed from your skin by using a comb. Of course, tweezers are a necessity in the desert also. This was probably way too much detail for your video.

@billykid.935 Жыл бұрын

If you use the charcoal thing it might also be a good idea to pray that there is no liberals nearby.

@southernblueblood5402 2 жыл бұрын

So to reduce oder don't eat taco bell before an escape....sorry couldn't help myself 😂🤣😂🤣

@brnrecluse2946 3 жыл бұрын

Wow...I guess there are advantages to being black in the woods:-)

@kcstevens7532 2 жыл бұрын

Yup!

@bobbyhempel1513 2 жыл бұрын

I have a pigmentation disorder of the skin that gives me natural desert camouflage when I'm naked.

@yboriginal01 Жыл бұрын

Pretty solid makeup tutorial

@steveanderson6180 2 жыл бұрын

What desert is this?

@johnsavage7507 2 жыл бұрын

Gunna pick up some cheap halloween paint at the dollar store for this.

@yellowboot6629 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣... I'm Sorry!

@paulharding1621 2 жыл бұрын

Socks over boots , what a simple way of reducing the “footprint”. Great.

@ethanringrose1550 2 жыл бұрын

That moment whe you forget your camo paint pallet on a patrol in RSLC so you spit in dirt to create mud and make your own lol got my go though.

@turkeybird7679 2 жыл бұрын

When the Chinese invade, or I rob a bank, I'll be able to use this (humor)!

@chrismoore600 2 жыл бұрын

You my friend are one bad mama jama.

@tattoochef 3 жыл бұрын

Who else is waiting for the city slickers to come on here saying I found charcoal in the woods and it turned out to be animal poop

@Jason-iz6ob 2 жыл бұрын

It has been a long time since I put on face paint, much less got paid for it. But I liked to use light colors on the eyebrows. Even though they are pronounced features they’ll usually be in the shade of your headgear.

@grayjappe562 2 жыл бұрын

Dark trousers gave you away, they’re easy to see in light terrain

@gunrunner514 3 ай бұрын

I live in the high desert of Nevada and that doesn't look like the desert.

@soylentg6270 2 жыл бұрын

When you said desert I thought you meant an actual desert... there's very little you speak of.

@isaacbitsie4205 3 жыл бұрын

the reason why I always win at Hide and Seek

@graffixx8088 3 жыл бұрын

and its exfoliating... lol

@oni_goroshi 3 ай бұрын

Ah yes... Because everyone carries camo grease paint, a boonie hat and a sniper vail with them.

@artoliver8740 Жыл бұрын

I live in the desert. I believe observation and common sense are important survival tools. In the desert out dove hunting you see a lot of guys because their faces stand out. A lighter color with a couple daeker blotches would work well.